
Junior Automation Tester
sparksoftcorporation • Remote/Onsite if local to Maryland
No Relocation
Posted: September 28, 2026
Job Description
Role and Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain automated test scripts using BRUNO, Selenium, and Postman.
- Create and maintain test suites using Scala, JavaScript, SQL, and basic Python.
- Develop and enhance Gatling performance testing simulations and frameworks.
- Convert manual test cases into automated test scripts to improve test coverage.
- Maintain regression test suites to ensure application stability and data integrity.
- Execute API, functional, integration, and regression testing activities.
- Collaborate with Agile teams during sprint planning, testing, and defect resolution.
- Support and enhance existing automation testing frameworks.
- Evaluate and leverage AI-assisted testing tools, Code Assist, and Generative AI capabilities.
- Troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve testing issues and defects.
Required Experience
- 3+ years of experience in Test Automation and Quality Engineering.
- Hands-on experience with BRUNO, Selenium, Postman, and Gatling.
- Proficiency in Scala, JavaScript, and SQL.
- Basic knowledge of Python.
- Experience with API, functional, integration, and regression testing.
- Intermediate knowledge of the Spring Application Framework.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Strong analytical, debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance.
- Candidates must have lived in the United States 3 out of the past 5 years.
Preferred Experience
- Experience supporting CMS or Federal Healthcare projects.
- Experience with AI-assisted testing tools and Generative AI technologies.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps testing practices.
- Experience with AWS cloud testing environments.
Education & Certification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.